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At a glance
This 2006 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 998cc has had 27 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 10 (63% pass rate). It has 79,226 miles on the clock, averaging 3,920 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.
MOT & Mileage History for KC56 UTP
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 79,226 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1,570 |
| Average per year | 3,920 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Vauxhall Corsa
These are the most commonly reported problems on Vauxhall Corsa models (2000–2006), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
Gear linkage wear (plastic ball joints and cables)
Plastic ball joint in the gear linkage pops out or wears, causing excessive play; cables stretch or fray. · Typical repair: £150-£300 (parts £50-£100, 2-3 hrs labour).
Steering rack failure (manual rack with electric power assistance on later models)
Seals leak, rack bushes wear, or electric motor/torque sensor fails (EPS light on). · Typical repair: £400-£800 (new/refurb rack, 4-6 hrs labour).
Anti-roll bar (sway bar) drop links
Bushings or links seize/wear, especially fronts. · Typical repair: £80-£150 per side (parts £20-£40, 1 hr labour).
Footwell water leaks (door membrane seals and bulkhead drains)
Door membrane tears, windscreen/base seals fail, blocking drains. · Typical repair: £100-£250 (seal replacement, drain clear).
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | KC56 UTP |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 998cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | KC — Northampton, Luton and Northampton |
| Age identifier | 56 — September 2006 to February 2007 |
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About KC56 UTP
What car is KC56 UTP?
KC56 UTP is a silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (998cc). First registered in Northampton in 2006.
What is the mileage of KC56 UTP?
The last recorded mileage for KC56 UTP was 79,226 miles, recorded on 1 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has KC56 UTP passed its MOT?
KC56 UTP has had 27 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (17 passes, 10 failures). It last was tested on 1 Jul 2026.
Is KC56 UTP ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, KC56 UTP is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.
How old is KC56 UTP?
KC56 UTP is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.